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Did Wataru's intentions slip by Aika because she was getting impatient?! This is the start of a romcom revolving around two people who just can't get their feelings across and both think their love is unrequited!
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Did Wataru's intentions slip by Aika because she was getting impatient?! This is the start of a romcom revolving around two people who just can't get their feelings across and both think their love is unrequited!
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Episode 1
Wataru Sajo is a self-described ordinary student. He's got a crush on his classmate Aika Natsukawa. He dreams of dating her, but he's also perceived as the "stalker guy."
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Episode 2
Neither of these two can seem to communicate their true feelings! Will Wataru and Aika ever see eye to eye?
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Episode 3
Aika feels happy she's becoming more acquainted with classmates. On the other hand, she's holding onto feelings of confusion and frustration inside her heart.
Directed by Masateru Nomi
Episode 4
Wataru's big sister, Kaede, points out to him that his hair is growing out and it's "grubby." Meanwhile, Aika decides to once again face her own feelings.
Directed by Tatsuya Fujinaka
Episode 5
Wataru falls ill and collapses in the classroom. Aika harbors feelings that cannot be expressed in words.
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Episode 6
Wataru blurts out a weird sound. Meanwhile, Aika discusses her summer break plans with Kei. Aika and Sasaki are appointed to be tour guides for middle schoolers.
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Episode 7
It’s summer vacation and Wataru goes on a special outing with his older sister. The destination is a beautiful white beach!
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Episode 8
Wataru works part-time at a used bookstore and Mina starts working there as a new hire. Mina is timid so Wataru tries to give her guidance.
Directed by Masateru Nomi
Episode 9
Wataru finds out the reason why Mina wants to keep her job, no matter what. Meanwhile, Aika meets up with Sasaki, who is getting tough!
Directed by Tatsuya Fujinaka
Episode 10
Wataru helps out with the school visit tour. He reunites with Rin at school during the summer break. Meanwhile, Aika is lost in thought as she recalls how she met Wataru.
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Episode 11
For the first time in a while, Aika and Wataru spend some time alone together. Aika works up the courage and offers Wataru a proposal.
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Episode 12
Aika stops by Wataru's part-time job once again to invite him over to her house. Can Wataru and Aika be honest about their respective feelings?
Where to watch The Dreaming Boy Is a RealistEpisode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Naoya MiyaseWataru Sajō (voice)
Akiho SuzumotoAika Natsukawa (voice)
Yumiri HanamoriKei Ashida (voice)
Mikako KomatsuKaede Sajō (voice)
Kaori IshiharaRin Shinomiya (voice)
Iori SaekiMina Ichinose (voice)
Minami KurisakaFūka Sasaki (voice)
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